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Race, Ethnicity, and Source of Payment Can Increase Patient Risk of Adverse Events in Hospitals
June 7, 2023
New Analysis of 10 million patient records found Black and Hispanic patients are at an increased risk of adverse safety events compared to white patients, even at the safest hospitals.
The Leapfrog Group’s 2023 Maternity Care Report Finds Increased Cesarean Delivery Rates During COVID-19 Pandemic
May 23, 2023
The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, today released its 2023 Maternity Care Report, which measures hospitals on three maternity medical interventions: cesarean sections (C-sections), episiotomies and early elective deliveries.
“Innovators for Leapfrog” Launching to Fuel Investment in Patient Safety
May 9, 2023
Companies and their products, services and technologies supporting The Leapfrog Group showcased on a new website launching today.
New Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Reveals Significant Increase in Healthcare-Associated Infections and Worsening Patient Experience During COVID-19 Pandemic
May 3, 2023
The average risk of three healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)— including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)—spiked to a 5-year high in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic and remain high, according to The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2023 Hospital Safety Grade data, released today.
The Leapfrog Group Partners with The Health Transformation Alliance to Support New ASC Legislation
May 1, 2023
Leapfrog partners with HTA to support ASC legislation.
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